Susan Kronowitz, a prolific artist and teacher, has several pieces in juried art exhibits in South Florida at the moment. The public is welcome to see her works at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, The Center For Creative Education and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Susan’s creative passion serves as a role model for so many…It is NEVER to LATE to tap into your creative side! She currently teaches at The Grove in Boynton Beach and is available to teach elsewhere ( both group and private classes). The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

40th Anniversary Show “ Ruby “

Now through February 13

Public Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pmClosed Sunday and Monday

Anyone who knows Susan Kronowitz knows that Thursday morning is her teaching day, both in her Illinois Del Webb Community and her home in Boynton Beach, FL. She tells The Rickie Report, “I had many years of experience as a painter and studying the disciplines & methods of art as well as art history, but no formal teaching education. When the opportunity arose, I was excited and love this new chapter in my life!

“Berries and Cream” by Susan Kronowitz

Susan’s artist mission includes,”The spirit of the place or scene is what I wish to reproduce. Colors are often altered and painted completely different from what I observe…larger-than-life flowers capture the spirit of the garden in which the actual flowers are growing. I feel that capturing the fleeing light and its effects, the shadows, is what creates a mood in all paintings. I was inspired by Monet’s gardens on a trip to Giverny and knew that someday, I too, must paint the gifts of my garden.”

Floral by Susan Kronowitz

Susan shares with us, “I feel completely connected to all of my paintings, as they all began with a photograph of a place where I have visited”. Traveling extensively opens the possibilities of a series of paintings and inspiration for new pieces of artwork just waiting to be released onto the canvas or paper. Using the College of Lake County as her studio for over 25 years, Susan has been developing her own individual style, gaining experience and honing her craft. Her artwork can be found in the permanent collection of CLC.

“Fruits” by Susan Kronowitz

Many of her students never had the chance to study art when they were younger, as they were all pursuing career. They are like sponges, ready to learn! “My students give me so much energy and it is amazing what they are creating! The highlight of the year of the Annual Student Afternoon of Fine Art, a professionally presented exhibition showcase for the entire community to see what these students have accomplished in our classes together”.

Having studied with so many different art instructors over the years, Susan has developed her own style of teaching. “I give the students the fundamentals and the first two classes are devoted to this. We study color theory, mixing of paints and making a color chart. I show them the basics and give them the space to create. It is always amazing to see what they accomplish”!

“Prairie Voices” by Susan Kronowitz

In 2003, “Prairie Voices: A Collection of Student Writing/Art” was published through the College of Lake County, highlighting Susan’s artistry. The Disappearing Barns of Illinois “I actually was proud at one time to say that I don’t paint barns, but then they called me”. Susan started her “Barn series” in response to the many farms being lost to developers in Lake County and the surrounding area. Her paintings have become a “record of the barns that inhabited the land before the subdivisions that are now the urban landscape”.

“Disappearing Illinois Barns” by Susan Kronowitz

Students share, “From the first day I met her, I knew Susan was the teacher for us. With her flexible attitude and ability to listen to our needs, each student has embraced painting and discovered abilities they didn’t even realize they possessed”! May students had never drawn or painted before coming to Susan’s class. It is remarkable the talent people have hidden within them. Susan teaches and encourages each student with a positive attitude. Through the years, she’s changed direction, depending on the groups’ needs. She invited inspiring artists to speak and arranges field trips to underline the necessity of nurturing while opening a new world to their eyes”.

Susan Kronowitz’ Art Work Published

Susan tells us, “The medium of Colored pencil lends itself so nicely to express food such as fruits and vegetables. The style I developed is a painterly effect, obliterating the pencil mark and making images appear to be painted. I was beyond thrilled to be included in “The Best Of Colored Pencil 1 and 2”, published by the Colored Pencil Association of America. Imagine having my image chosen for the outside of The Gift Set of Colored Pencil I & II!

Susan Kronowitz’ Collection at Vida

For Susan’s 70th birthday, her younger daughter compiled a 193 page book, with professional photos, of Susan’s “Creative Lifetime Journey”. Even as this article publishes, Susan continues to create and find new outlets for her beautiful paintings. Her latest endeavor is a collaboration with the Vida Company, which creates original, inspiring apparel based on Susan’s artwork. Together, with Vida, Susan has created pillows, scarves, wraps, totes,and fashionable tops, all featuring her original designs. Susan has received many awards for her artwork and her paintings have been exhibited in numerous shows, and can be found in several public and private collections. In addition to working in colored pencil and oil painting, Susan brings her unique visual eye to beaded artistry as well.

The Board of Directors of the Coral Springs Museum of Art invites the public to an Artist Reception honoring Stanford Slutsky on Thursday, March 23rd. After 30 years focusing on and perfecting his Op Art and geometric art techniques, Stanford Slutsky moved into this new territory of Pop Art. Combining the depth of his artistic knowledge with his life long journey with food and eating food, he creates giant size realistic sculptures that are one-of- a- kind larger than life food items with the emphasis on sweet things. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. This exhibition continues through May 20, 2017.

The Board of Directors of the Coral Springs Museum of Art

invites you to an artist reception honoring

STANFORD SLUTSKY

“From OP to POP”

Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

6:30pm

Celebration Includes

Light hors d’oeuvres & wine bar Complimentary Admission

Exhibition runs through May 20, 2017

After 30 years focusing on and perfecting his Op Art, short for optical illusion art and geometric art techniques, Stanford Slutsky moved into this new territory of Pop Art as he recalled driving a Good Humor Ice cream Truck in the summer of 1957. Combining the depth of his artistic knowledge with his life long journey with food and eating food, he creates giant size realistic sculptures that are one- of- a- kind larger than life food items with the emphasis on sweet things.

Bigger than life-size food sculptures by Stanford Slutsky

The American Artist and Sculptor was born in 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA. Now residing in Boynton beach, FL, he tells The Rickie Report, “When I was a child, there was something about the illusions magicians created that captured my imagination. I want that same vivid sense of illusions to be central in all of my artwork. Today, all of my new works of food are creations of colorful, playful and appetizing-yet calorie free”.

“Four Spheres” by Stanford Slutsky

At a young age, Slutsky unearthed clay to made sculptures. In High school he won many awards in jewelry design and creation. He moved to Florida 34 years ago where he became a full time working and professional artist. These past years he has had numerous SOLO exhibits including the Young at Art Museum in Davie, Fl, Coral Springs Museum of Art, The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, The Fort Lauderdale Art Institute, and Nathan D. Rosen Museum.

“Radiance” by Stanford Slutsky

“Math, admits Slutsky, wasn’t exactly my best subject in high school”. But since embracing his fascination, a wide variety of geometric-inspired artwork appears to pop off the canvas. “I am a geometric abstract, optical illusion artist,” he explains. “My work creates the illusion of movement and three-dimensionality. Some shapes of color may seem to advance and then recede and others appear to pulsate in waves.”

“Round Candy Box” by Stanford Slutsky

When you bring the art work of Stanford Slutsky to your home or office, you automatically invite joy and whimsy to your walls and space! His artwork is precise yet spontaneous. His perceptions of the world will bring a smile to your heart and engage all of your visitors. Mr. Slutsky’s pieces are original one of a kind optical illusion acrylic on canvas and his food sculptures are larger than life with the emphasis on sweet things. Slutsky says, ” I am chasing the sweet things in life.”

Women In The Visual Arts (WITVA) announces an open call for a juried art exhibit, “Artistic Adventures III” at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. This call is open to men and women over the age of 18. Cash prizes will be awarded at the Public Reception on Thursday, September 8th. The Rickie Report is pleased to share this call and recommends that ART PATRONS mark your calendars for an exhibit you will not want to miss. Artist deadline is August 22.

Preparation of Pieces: Paper media must be covered with Plexiglass, have undamaged frames and mats. Unframed oils/acrylics must be framed or finished on all sides with no staples showing. All 2-D must be securely wired (please tape ends of wired) No sawtooth hangers. NO SCULPTURE OR JEWELRY.

All entries must be labeled on back, and all items must be for sale. If sold they must remain for the entire exhibit. Please note: 10% commission on all sales to WITVA scholarship fund)

WAIVER OF LIABILITY: The undersigned hereby agrees to release and discharge WITVA, its directors and members, the Coral Springs Museum of Art, its directors and staff, from any responsibility for damage or loss of any kind, on all works submitted for the “Artistic Adventures III Exhibition. I am aware that a 10% commission will be taken on any sale of my artwork made during the exhibit for the WITVA Scholarship Fund. All exhibitors must sign waiver below:

National Association of Women Artists, Inc. Florida Chapter invites everyone to their newest multi-media exhibition, “Invoking The Muse”. The Exhibit takes place at the Coral Springs Museum of Art from December 1st through December 28th. The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Tuesday, December 8th. Tobey Archer is the judge and will be presenting awards. If you are interested in becoming a member of NAWA, your artwork must be juried in. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks!

National Association of Women Artists,Inc. Florida Chapter

Invites You to:

“INVOKING THE MUSE”

Opening Reception:

Tuesday, December 8, 6 – 8 PM

Exhibit Runs:

December 1, 2015 – December 28, 2015

For more informationContact:

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS, INC FLORIDA CHAPTER (N.A.W.A.) is presenting a multi-media exhibition titled Invoking The Muse, which will be hosted by the Coral Springs Museum of Art located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. The public is invited to a reception on Tuesday, December 8th, 6 – 8 PM, at which time First, Second, Third Place, and Judge’s Recognition awards will be announced. The Juried art will be on view in the Lower Lobby Gallery from Tuesday, December 1 through Monday, December 28, 2015. The chapter is pleased that an online exhibit will be available to the public on December 9, 2015, the day after the Opening Reception.

“Gail Is Serious About Her Taste Test” by Judith Carlin

Renowned Florida artists, fiber artist Andrea Huffman and portrait painter Genie Cohen are the Exhibit co-chairs. Ms. Cohen, who has won awards for her corporate and personal portraits, is a faculty member of the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Ms. Huffman who creates works of art on fabric also teaches classes and workshops at the Boca Museum Art School.

“Convergence 1” by Doreen Grasso

Huffman and Cohen have put together an amazing exhibit of the works of N.A.W.A. Florida Chapter artists, and they are proud to announce that Tobey Archer is the judge. Ms. Archer received her Master of Arts Degree in Studio Art from Vermont College of Norwich University. Her artwork is in the collection of the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, the Broward County Public Art and Design collection, and the State of Florida collection as well as many private collections.

“Enchanted morning” by Annette Margulies

N.A.W.A. is the oldest professional women’s fine arts group in the United States, and the Florida Chapter of N.A.W.A. was the first regional chapter in the country. It was founded in 1995 by Liana Moonie, of Palm Beach, a past president of the national organization and Madeline Weiss, who was the first president of the Florida Chapter. All artists wishing to join the prestigious Florida Chapter must first be juried into the Association Headquarters in New York City.

The Coral Springs Museum of Art will feature a SOLO Exhibition by watercolorist John Bowen. The Exhibit runs September 12th -November 14th, with a Public Reception on Thursday, September 17th. John is also an award – winning author and illustrator. He will also be presenting a Book Talk on his illustrated book “Eleven Months and Nineteen Days”, at the Museum on October 24th at 2pm and later at the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be at the Sportsplex at 6:30 pm. The Traveling Wall will be at the Sportsplex from October 22nd – 26thwith daily ceremonies honoring Vietnam Veterans. If you are near Colonial Williamsburg,VA Oct. 3 – 4th stop by and see John at the Art Show! The Rickie Report shares some sneak peeks and all of the details.

J O H N B O W E N

“Touched by the Sun”

Opening Reception:

Thursday, September 17th

6PM

Book Presentation:

Saturday, October 24th

2:00 pm

Admission Cost: $6 (Members Free)

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm.

Closed Sunday.

Exhibit: September 12 – November 14, 2015

Coral Springs Center For The Arts

2855 Coral Springs Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065

(954) 340-5000

“Charleston Carriage Ride” by John Bowen

John Bowen describes his work as “realistic expressionism”. His art is created by capturing a mood, striving to tell a story, intrigued by history, landscapes and themes. His paintings place an emphasis of the play on light and shadow as seen in nature.

“Ladies in Waiting” by John Bowen

John expresses a moment in history and a sense of place, which is why his paintings are popular in the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Gift Shop in Miami, FL.! His vision of a scene transports the viewer right there, next to him!

“Vizcaya Courtyard” by John Bowen

John combines both opaque and transparent watercolors on heavy (300 lb.) Arches archival watercolor paper. John’s work is meticulous. He shares his passion and enthusiasm with each brushstroke. His reproductions are done through the Giclee process, are of the finest quality.

“Rainy Season” by John Bowen

John has been a Commercial Artist and Fine Art Painter for more than 50 years. He first studied commercial art at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, at Newark, New Jersey. After two years of working in local advertising agencies, he entered the United States Air Force as an illustrator. His duties in the Air Force included a year of graphically documenting airlift operations in South Vietnam, in 1968. Upon his discharge, John moved to South Florida, working at the Miami Herald’s Art Department. He spent the next 38 years working in newspaper advertising.

“Keys Nightlights” by John Bowen

John’s background as an illustrator has made him a “detail” watercolorist. His experience allows him to convey the mood and story of the scene through the use of dramatic lighting and vibrant color.

Medal Of Honor

John Bowen has many artistic achievements, which include being an artist for the United States Air Force, a Signature Member of Florida Watercolor Society and Gold Coast Watercolor Society, a published artist in “Watercolor Magic”, American Artist and “International Artist” Magazines, a self-published author of the illustrated book “ Eleven Months and Nineteen Days” and a Resident Artist at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami Florida. His work has been seen in many exhibition throughout Florida and the country.

See more at:

MEET THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

“Eleven Months and Nineteen Days”

Saturday, October 24th

6:30 pm

Sportsplex

2700 Sportsplex Drive

(West Sample Road and Sawgrass Expressway)

In conjunction with the Vietnam Memorial “Traveling Wall” being in Coral Springs between October 22nd and 26th, John Bowen will give a book presentation on Saturday, October 24th.. The wall will be on display at the Sportsplex, with daily ceremonies honoring Vietnam Veterans. The Sportsplex is located at 2700 Sportsplex Drive (West Sample Road and Sawgrass Expy.).

Traveling Wall: Vietnam Memorial

The Wall is a replica of the original memorial in Washington D.C. listing the names of more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country. Residents will have the opportunity leave mementos at the Wall. Items will be sent back to Washington D.C. to The Moving Wall Museum.

A Coral Springs resident for almost 25 years, Commissioner Lou Cimaglia served in the Army Reserve for eight years. When he heard about The Moving Wall four years ago, he made it his goal to bring it to his City. The Moving Wall is a great reminder of the loss endured in the Vietnam War. The idea behind it is to bring about healing for veterans, their families and the community.

“When I talk to veterans who lost buddies there, the tears flow,” Commissioner Cimaglia said. “The whole purpose of this is to bring the Wall to the people. They say when you go there, it’s an emotional experience.” The Veterans Coalition is sponsoring this initiative and there will be fundraisers throughout the year to raise the $5,000 needed to cover costs. Any additional funds raised will be donated to The Moving Wall and their organization to maintain The Wall.

Patricia Maguire’s painting was chosen by the Delray Downtown Development Authority as the official poster for 2014 “Savor The Avenue” celebration on March 27th. The goal of Savor the Avenue is to showcase Downtown Delray Beach’s diverse collection of restaurants in a fun and unique way – one of the nation’s longest dining tables on one street! All proceeds from the sale of Patricia’s poster and the original painting will go toward building the Delray Beach Pavilion. The Rickie Report is pleased to introduce you to Patricia’s colorful and insightful work!

Meeting Patricia Maguire

“Delray Image” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia Maguire has been painting in Palm Beach county for 30 years. “Delray Image” captures the essence of Delray Beach’s “Savor The Avenue” celebrations with vibrant colors. All proceeds from the sale of her posters and the original painting will go toward the building of the Delray Beach Pavilion which is part of the beach beautification effort. For more information about Savor the Avenue please contact The Downtown Development Authority at 561-243-1077.

“Grace” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She tells The Rickie Report, ” I consider myself fortunate to have learned about art from some very good teachers, beginning with the classical masters at museums and galleries in Buenos Aires as a child. Later, while living in Rio de Janeiro and Caracas, I was exposed to modern and vibrant art everywhere I turned”.

“Amor Loco” by Patricia Maguire

We can see that Patricia has the ability to capture not only the natural beauty of a scene, but also its emotion. Her formal art education began at Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY) where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art and continued with some Master level classes at Syracuse University. She also holds an MBA from FAU.

Patricia Maguire, plein air painting at Jupiter Lighthouse

“South Florida has been my home now for over 30 years. I am the recipient of numerous awards for my oil, acrylic and enamel paintings and my work has been exhibited at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Coral Springs Museum of Art, The Cornell Museum in Delray Beach and other art venues throughout South Florida. My paintings hang in galleries in Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale , New York, Cleveland, as well as in private and corporate collections in Brazil, Venezuela, Canada and throughout the USA”, she tells us.

“Evening Stroll” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia’s paintings reflect her passion to capture light and shadows. She teaches at the Delray Beach Center For The Arts and is a Signature Member of the Artists Guild of the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Delray Art League, the Women In The Visual Arts (WITVA), The American Society of Impressionist Painters. Patricia is also the founder of the Florida ‘Scape Artists. Beyond the beauty of South Florida, she sketches and takes photographs for later reference wherever she travels.

“View From Chair 17” by Patricia Maguire

Patricia’s recent exhibition highlights include: Art Expo New York 2013, Red Dot Miami 2012 and The Boca Raton Museum of Art Artists’ Guild Biennial Show 2011. When not on location, she paints out of her studio in Delray Beach.